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Tributsch argued that because animals have drier body surfaces than humans (they do not sweat as we do), they are more susceptible to such electrostatic charges. Because of that, dogs and cats can predict earthquakes.

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This claim is fake; cats and dogs cannot predict earthquakes. There is no conclusive scientific evidence behind this claim. According to the American Kennel Club, dogs or cats could react before an earthquake comes, but it is not proven that it is because of an oncoming earthquake. Some scientists think it could be the animals could be sensing foreshock or acoustic waves. It could be predicted that they are hearing the high-pitched underground seismic activity. An article by the USGS states that other animals, such as rats, weasels, snakes, and centipedes, have been reported to leave their homes and head for safety several days before a destructive earthquake. There is no proof that this is the animals predicting an earthquake. Although your animals may act weird before an earthquake, there is no scientific proof that this is the animal predicting an earthquake. 

https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/can-animals-predict-earthquakes

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-predict-earthquakes/ 

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